1) Although we learned that simply adding the liquid to the solid is already considered a transgression of Lisha according to many Rishonim, this is only true in regard to water, oil, wine or a similar "runny" liquid which by virtue of its connecting with the dry food already begins seeping in and combining with it.
However, a thick liquid, such as mayonnaise, which does not seep into the solid on its own, may be placed onto the solid, as simply placing it there is not a transgression of Lisha. (Based on the Pri Megadim; Mishbetzos Zahav Siman 321:12. See "The Shabbos Kitchen" by Rav Simcha Bunim Cohen Shlita page 145 footnote 10)
2) Of course, actually mixing the mayonnaise and the solid food together will be subject to the transgression of Lisha, unless done in a permissible way as we shall B'Ezras Hashem discuss in the near future.
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Reader's Question:
What is the Halacha regarding writing Pesukim from Tanach on a picture or piece of calligraphy. Can one write the whole Passuk or only excerpts?
Answer:
It is quite common to see framed works of Tehilim, Shir Hashirim as well as Eishes Chayil from Mishlei etc. and this art is found in the finest of Jewish homes, so it is obviously an acceptable practice.
If possible, it's actually probably better to write the entire Pasuk, rather than half a pasuk , as there is a prohibition to write half Pesukim (See Talmud Megila 22a), which may possibly apply to art as well.
Rav Moshe Feinstein Zatzal in Igros Moshe Yoreh Deah Vol. 2 Siman 134 and 135 does seem to have an issue with placing Pesukim, Tefilos etc. on calendars, announcements etc. in a way that it will be discarded or otherwise not treated with respect, but I do not think it would apply to a piece of art that will be displayed and not treated disrespectfully.
If, however, the name of Hashem is being written, it may be problematic.
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